Touchon

Carrot

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🌱 75d to harvest Taproot

Sweetly fragrant, Touchon Nantes carrots mature to a graceful, tapered form with a vivid, warm orange core and a smooth, fine-gra…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jan 16th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jan 16th
Harvest Begins	Apr 1st
Harvest Ends	Dec 19th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	50
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Recommended Companions

Georgia Rattlesnake Onion

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Daucus carota (carrots), and how can I prevent it?

Carrots commonly suffer from carrot rust fly, whose larvae tunnel through roots, leaving dark channels. Use floating row cover over the bed from sowing until plants are well established, and avoid planting where carrots (or other Apiaceae like celery) were grown the prior season. If you spot infested roots, remove and destroy them promptly to reduce further egg-laying and carryover.

How often should I water carrots (Daucus carota var. sativus) during peak root bulking?

During the main growing phase (after seedlings establish), keep the top 2–3 inches of soil consistently evenly moist—typically about 1 inch of water per week total, adjusted for your weather. Water more deeply rather than frequently so roots stay on track, and stop just slightly as roots near maturity to reduce splitting.

How do I know when Touchon carrots are ready to harvest?

Start checking at about 70–75 days: look for the shoulder of the root lifting above the soil and reaching the expected thickness for the variety. For best flavor, harvest when roots are fully colored and firm but still relatively slender; leaving them too long can lead to tougher, more fibrous roots. Loosen soil with a fork and pull gently to avoid snapping short roots.

Sweetly fragrant, Touchon Nantes carrots mature to a graceful, tapered form with a vivid, warm orange core and a smooth, fine-grained texture that feels tender from the first bite. Their flavor is notably balanced—brightly sweet with a gentle, earthy finish—ideal for turning simple harvests into vivid color across the garden bed. Grow Touchon for fresh snacking, roasting to caramel depth, and for silky sauces and quick pickles where their color and sweetness truly shine.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 50°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

Direct-sow Touchon Nantes carrots in cool weather and keep the bed evenly moist until germination to avoid forking.